According to VG247 Sony have sent out new development kits for the PS4 to publishers along with new information about it.
The system will support Blu-ray
Not going to be built in Japan
It will be powered by something similar to AMD's A10 Accelerated Processing Unit, which will enable the machine to run 1080p games at 60fps in 3D with "no problem".
The machine will ship with a 256Gb hard drive "as standard", and feature similar connectivity and HDMI input/outputs to the PS3.
It is going to be very affordable but not so cheap that they will not see any return from it.
Sony will, however, revamp the user-interface, allowing users to seamlessly transport in and out of games by pressing the PS button.
DLC, for example, can be purchased mid-game and played instantly upon returning from the store.
System and title updates, meanwhile, will be delivered as background downloads, although users will have the option to disable this function in the settings screen.
The acrtual hardware will be announced and (reportedly) shown at an event prior to the 2013 E3 Gaming Expo.
Thoughts?
More reports about PS4
posted on 2/11/12
What did you expect Santi mate? We havent had any real major tech updates apart from the one they are using which is a smaller, quicker CPU/APU, with lower heat and energy outputs.
Blueray will be the standard for the foreseeable future, and it was more the PS3 was ahead of its time, and im sure this will be using DL BRs which is more than enough space.
And yes the CPU, memory and GPU/APU upgrade is needed for the system to keep up with the next gen of games.
posted on 2/11/12
Are they still pressing ahead with locking down on used games?
posted on 2/11/12
Tony thats still something up for debate. From the sound of things (and for the time being) a lot of companies are still going to go down the route of a one time downloadable code with new games for extras/ special content and the option of buying a new one via the PS Store for anyone who buys a copy second hand.
posted on 2/11/12
Are they still pressing ahead with locking down on used games?
do you mean to tell me that if the ps4 comes out...you are gonna need to fork out 50 snots each time you want to buy a game....????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
really? ..well ille sticking with the ps3 for the foreseeable future
posted on 2/11/12
And they complain about piracy. It's clear there are pirates are on both sides.
I bought the PS3 when it first came out. Within a few years, it broke. A friend later told me that the first batches of machines are usually faulty, and it's best to wait a year or so after release before getting one.
posted on 2/11/12
True myhammers but not in all cases. Got my ps3 couple of weeks after it came out and still have it.
But I don't play consoles now at all really. Prefer my pc much more than any console. Will probably just stick with that
posted on 2/11/12
I've been playing my ps3 solid since the week it came out, still runs like an absoute dream. I even took it to my college digs, which was a long trek i can assure you
posted on 2/11/12
I have my PS3 from the first week it came out. Still turns on (not that I play it now I have kids, the missus accidently switches it on when she is cleaning).
posted on 2/11/12
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posted on 11/11/12
Neon I think they always offer a weeks or a days free pass, so this wouldnt affect the renting sector.
Major companys wouldnt want to shoot themselves in the foot, unless you're Konami